Attempting to match a tyre - is this OK?

[da_murphster]

Just bought a 530i sport and their is a nail on one of the rears.

Its old and not worth repairing (on the wear marker).

The other side has what looks like a new Bridgestone S-02 but when I search for them they seem boxster specific....although the 'letters' seem correct.

My tyre has Bridgestone S-02 255/40 ZR17. T9606. S02KZ. DOT EJUY

It does not have potenza written on in (boxster ones?)

Is this the right tyre?

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&amp...

[Jimmytno1]

Hi, the tyre in the link you posted carries the N3 marking which is a Porsche specific tyre, does the tyre your trying to match also have this marking? Although the manufacture does not reccomend Porsche rated Tyres to be fitted to other vehicles I know plenty of people who do this with no problems whatsover

[da_murphster]

Jimmytno1 said:

Hi, the tyre in the link you posted carries the N3 marking which is a Porsche specific tyre, does the tyre your trying to match also have this marking? Although the manufacture does not reccomend Porsche rated Tyres to be fitted to other vehicles I know plenty of people who do this with no problems whatsover

Having done a bit of swatting I'm not sure you can even get the s-02 any more.

Think I will call bridgestone tomorrow - all I want to do is match the other tyre instead of buying two new ones.

[Strangely Brown]

Why not just buy a pair and put the other "good" tyre on the spare?

[HellDiver]

da_murphster said:

Having done a bit of swatting I'm not sure you can even get the s-02 any more.

You can, my boss just got 4 on his Boxster last month. The tyres were made late 2009.

Edited by HellDiver on Wednesday 28th April 09:02

[GestapoWatch]

Strangely Brown said:

Why not just buy a pair and put the other "good" tyre on the spare?

Will the spare not be a space saver? I've got one hiding in the boot and they don't flatter

[Fatman2]

Sadly I'd say just bite the bullet and buy two new rears. The 530i is too good a car to ruin the handling with odd tyres.

[jon-]

da_murphster said:

Jimmytno1 said:

Hi, the tyre in the link you posted carries the N3 marking which is a Porsche specific tyre, does the tyre your trying to match also have this marking? Although the manufacture does not reccomend Porsche rated Tyres to be fitted to other vehicles I know plenty of people who do this with no problems whatsover

Having done a bit of swatting I'm not sure you can even get the s-02 any more.

Think I will call bridgestone tomorrow - all I want to do is match the other tyre instead of buying two new ones.

The S02 is only made in very limited sizes now.

Such a shame as it's still one of my all time favourite tyres.

ETA: FWIW, the tyre you've linked is a pretty close match, though neither tyres list the load index.

Edited by jon- on Wednesday 28th April 09:11

[da_murphster]

GestapoWatch said:

Strangely Brown said:

Why not just buy a pair and put the other "good" tyre on the spare?

Will the spare not be a space saver? I've got one hiding in the boot and they don't flatter

I'm about to lpg it (tank in spare wheel space) so won't be using the spare.

Also I think the wheel rims are different sizes - certainly the tyres are 235 on the front and 255 on the rear.

Bugger - looks like gunna have to spend and extra £150 to match the rears - maybe get something for the old one on fleabay?

[da_murphster]

Just spoken to bridgestone - they don't make it anymore.

He also does not recommend using the N3 - will be specific for porsche (side wall for boxster weight etc)

Two new rears it is.

Might give Kuhmos KU31 a go.

[mat205125]

jon- said:

The S02 is only made in very limited sizes now.

Such a shame as it's still one of my all time favourite tyres.

I used these "back in the day", and really liked them.

[jon-]

da_murphster said:

Just spoken to bridgestone - they don't make it anymore.

He also does not recommend using the N3 - will be specific for porsche (side wall for boxster weight etc)

Two new rears it is.

Might give Kuhmos KU31 a go.

The linked tyre is also KZ approved, which is Nissan and Toyota. The tyre you have on is a KZ tyre, so there might not be a million miles in it..

ETA: If you're looking for a new mid range tyre I'd suggest the Hankook Ventus S1 evo, it's done really well in this years group tests like this one

Edited by jon- on Wednesday 28th April 09:56

[HellDiver]

jon- said:

ETA: If you're looking for a new mid range tyre I'd suggest the Hankook Ventus S1 evo, it's done really well in this years group tests like this one

I'd recommend those over the Kumhos too.

[jon-]

HellDiver said:

jon- said:

ETA: If you're looking for a new mid range tyre I'd suggest the Hankook Ventus S1 evo, it's done really well in this years group tests like this one

I'd recommend those over the Kumhos too.

I linked to the wrong article, though they didn't do too badly in that one.

I meant this one: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2010-Auto-Bil...

Stacked up really well on a high powered RWD beast.

[da_murphster]

No Hankooks for me - they don't seem to do 17 inch in 255 - strange.

Not sure whether to go Kumho or Eagle F1's......its an everyday drive - mainly m'way so wondering if the wet weather ability of the Eagles is the way to go.....

[da_murphster]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m54b0s...

Is that the right tyre for me - seems very very cheap!?

[RobCrezz]

da_murphster said:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m54b0s...

Is that the right tyre for me - seems very very cheap!?

I would go for these FK452 for a little bit more.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m54b0s...

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

I bought these Falken ZE912's - a great tyre, good price, seem to work well in all conditions.

I did a lot of research before buying - have a look on the net, some good reviews out there for this tyre.

www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m54b747s13p12...

[RobCrezz]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

I bought these Falken ZE912's - a great tyre, good price, seem to work well in all conditions.

I did a lot of research before buying - have a look on the net, some good reviews out there for this tyre.

www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m54b747s13p12...

They are good, but a more regular tyre than the FK452 which is a higher performance one. No doubt the 912 will last longer but offer less grip.

[johnnyBv8]

Buy a pair of new tyres, and then sell the S02 on ebay. Vredestein Sassanta also get very good reviews.